Hi
the fairy Manto, played by that actor, is mentioned here as fairy and queerperson:
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Les Paladins
Jean Philippe Rameau's spectacular baroque opera "Les Paladins" in a production at the Théâtre du Chatelet, Paris. Sparkling fire works of coloratura singing and break dance! William Christie conducts "Les Arts Florissants". Director and Videoscenographie: José Montalvo.
paladi´n (medieval latin. palati´nus, from lat. palati´nus 'imperial', 'palatial'), Carolingian nobleman. The Paladins were Charlemagnes closest circle of court men and warriors. According to medieval tradition the title was given to 12 men which took part in the fight against the moors in Spain; one of them was the hero of the Roland's song. The Paladins were topic of medieval literature, for example ballads and the tale of King Arthur, as an ideal of knightly politeness/fairness and bravery. (From the Swedish National encyclopedia)
cast of characters:
Atis, noble paladin, loves Argie: Topi Lehtipuu
Argie, ung Venetian woman, loves Atis: Stéphanie d'Oustrac
Nérine, Argie's chambermaid: Sandrine Piau
Manto, fairy and queerperson: Francois Piolino
Anselme, venetian big shot, loves Argie: René Schirrer
Orcan, Anselme's lackey: Laurent Naouri
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